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P281 YCG

1997 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,371 mi
Last recorded161,371 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 YCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 161,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 159,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 157,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 151,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 147,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 142,996 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 142,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 138,195 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake disc inner side has slight rust

Pass 7 Aug 2009 132,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 123,420 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front brake hose perishing and should be replaced soon

Offside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Offside steering rack gaitor badly twisted

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 6 Aug 2008 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front brake hose perishing and should be replaced soon

Offside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge

Offside steering rack gaitor badly twisted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 113,069 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advise changing the steering rack due to the slight leak it has. It will not get any better on it's own!

Pass 3 Aug 2006 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight power steering fluid leak against the ns front chassis leg - unable to see where it's from - advise further investigation

Pass 26 Jul 2005 92,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2005 92,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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P281 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P281 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P281 YCG is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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